The 7
Every minute of your morning counts. We take you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m. Bim Adewunmi fills in for Hannah Jewell.
Tel Aviv flight midair altercation; the future of male birth control; $60 rye bread; and more
Wednesday, September 30. The seven stories you need to know today.
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How Trump is changing D.C.; prosecutors reopen Cornell case; food storage quiz; and more
Tuesday, September 29. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump's taxpayer-paid ads; data centers changing U.S. landscape; how dogs understand us; and more
Monday, September 28. The seven stories you need to know today.
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State dinner with China's Xi Jinping; incoming nor’easter; five fixable coffee mistakes; and more
Friday, September 25. The seven stories you need to know today.
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A blow to Trump’s media ban; nor’easter forecast; foods for better sleep; and more
Thursday briefing: A blow to Trump’s media ban; nor’easter forecast; foods for better sleep; and more
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Ballroom clash; brewing nor’easter; vision changes you shouldn't ignore; and more
Wednesday, September 23. The seven stories you need to know today.
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GOP presidential race widens; TV networks halt Trump coverage; hungry, hungry bears; and more
Tuesday, September 22. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump's big diplomacy week; secret deportation deals; how AI could end humanity; and more
Monday, September 21. The seven stories you need to know today.
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RFK Jr. on vaccines; a closer look at fast online degrees; Democrats feeling bullish; and more
Friday, September 18. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Fed hikes interest rates; Michigan Senate race poll; foods to improve gut health; and more
Thursday, September 17. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Three killed in news helicopter crash; Kennedy Center closes; Ed Sheeran tour acts quit; and more
Wednesday, September 16. The seven stories you need to know today.
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SCOTUS blocks Trump's mail ballot plan; lead and dementia risk; the best Emmy outfits; and more
Tuesday, September 15. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump doubles down on AI; NSA restructure; foolproof skincare tips; and more
Monday, September 14. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Vance wins over GOP convention; New York after 9/11; Princess Diana's 'revenge dress'; and more
Friday, September 11. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump’s $5,000 payout promise; Missouri's electoral map fight; a stubborn protein myth; and more
Thursday, September 10. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump's cash gifts for holidays; Iran retaliates; New Hampshire primaries; and more
Wednesday, September 9. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Canada tariffs strike back at U.S.; Turning Point backs JD Vance; long live CDs; and more
Tuesday, September 8. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Maria Bartiromo’s abrupt Fox News exit; subtle signs of dementia; fall’s best movies; and more
Friday, September 4. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Pentagon pulls classified documents; Trump’s super PAC money; healthy desserts; and more
Thursday, September 3. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Primary results; Grand Canyon escape; how to build muscle power; and more
Wednesday, September 2. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Army resignation; Tupac murder trial verdict; $100,000 college costs; and more
Tuesday, September 1. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Secret Pentagon influencers; summer records; benefits of being single; and more
Monday, August 31. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Lindsay Clancy trial; RFK Jr. feuds with Gov. Shapiro; ‘GTA VI’ preview; and more
Friday, August 28. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Nepal floods; Tim Curry’s best films; new hope for pancreatic cancer patients; and more
Thursday, August 27. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Dolly Parton; primary takeaways; NASA's new telescope; and more
Wednesday, August 26. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Kennedy Center revenue; Nevada wildfire; a test of Trump's endorsement power; and more
Tuesday, August 25. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Canada-U.S. trade war; the cost of fighting measles; the reason for this summer's floods; and more
Monday, August 24. The seven stories you need to know today.
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A new strategy for swing-state Dems; CIA exodus; a visit to the Supermodel Cafe; and more
Friday, August 21. The seven stories you need to know today.
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National debt record; exploding highways; Trump's Irish nemesis; and more
Thursday, August 20. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Florida's primary upset; Trump's 'human printer'; Tom Holland's workout; and more
Wednesday, August 19. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump’s Oman threat; Musk’s disillusioned fans; what to plant in your garden; and more
Tuesday, August 18. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump’s shifting ballroom justification; Hayden Panettiere; this summer’s top books; and more
Monday, August 17. The seven stories you need to know today.
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USS Abraham Lincoln; 2028 Republican contenders; stolen Picasso; and more
Friday, August 14. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Ranking the 2028 Democratic contenders; ICE encounter; the next eclipse; and more
Thursday, August 13. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Surprise Wisconsin primary result; White House construction; song of the summer; and more
Wednesday, August 12. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump’s secret flight; Fauci texts; how dogs perceive your emotions; and more
Tuesday, August 11. The seven stories you need to know today.
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An unpredictable battle for Congress; brain fog; purse guys; and more
Monday, August 10. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Birthright citizenship orders; tariff refunds; RFK Jr. cooking show; and more
Friday, August 7. The seven stories you need to know today.
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Trump’s clash with Hegseth; Fauci’s phone; what to eat for better skin; and more
Thursday, August 6. The seven stories you need to know today.
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A tight Michigan primary; Trump’s helipad; limerence; and more
Wednesday, August 5. The seven stories you need to know today.
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